2019 08-30 SB Channel
As the summer slowly winds down it is remarkable that our humpback and dolphin sightings continue unabated. Sightings today included 5 humpback whales and 3000 long-beaked common dolphins. Seas had a moderate bump from winds to the far west that kicked up overnight. Captain Dave and the crew of the Condor Express kept things within 8 miles of the coast and avoided much of this bumpiness. The ocean was hot with mammals from Goleta Bay to Naples.
The first 2 whales were seen among many hundreds of dolphins 6 miles south of Goleta. One of the whales was “Snowflake,” which has a very white tail surrounded by a thin black trim. Snowflake breached close to the boat and also slapped its chin.
Further west a group of 3 whales were with thousands of dolphins in an active feeding zone. The bait was sub-surface today but all the mammals were taking advantage of the banquet.
You never know what Mother Nature has in store. Bob Perry Condor Express, and CondorExpressPhotos.com